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Medical Records / Health Information Technician - (US-WA-Seattle - 98199)
Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: 59432546
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Click Here to Apply OnlineMaxim Staffing Solutions would like to inform you about an IT position available in beautiful Seattle. This position offers the opportunity to train internal employees in all computer applications, determine tech needs, as well as act as a liaison between staff and the IT director. Additionally, this position will be responsible for independently developing policies and procedures and documenting existing processes according to current and future business needs. This opportunity is for a full-time, six month contract, with a possibility of continuation depending on the facility need.
Requirements include:
Training and educating experience
Customer service skills
Strong documentation skills
Time management skills
Bachelor in IT or Related field
Current TB test
Active CPR/BLS card
Responsibilities include:
Compiles, processes, and maintains medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements.
Processes, maintains, compiles, and reports patient information for health requirements and standards.
Keeps detailed patient records such as prescriptions, treatment plans, test results, diagnoses, medical history, and description of symptoms.
Responsible for patient's records from the beginning of treatment; provides patient with all of the proper forms and ensures that they are completed properly and signed.
Translates the narrative descriptions of diseases, injuries and medical procedures into numeric or alphanumeric codes.
Uses Diagnosis Related Groups to group patients by diagnosis. Assigns a code to each different diagnosis and medical procedure
Ensures that all patient medical information is entered into the computer database and checks regularly with physicians and other healthcare providers to make sure the information recorded is correct and or complete.
Possesses an understanding of the payment procedures of health insurance firms, HMOs and government programs such as Medicare/Medicaid.
Depending upon the assignment, may supervise a group of medical records clerk, transcriptionists and coders;
Adheres to all Maxim and worksite rules, policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications include:
Associate/Bachelor degree in a health related field preferred.
One (1) year working in a facility, physician's office, or hospital as a Medical Records/Health Information
Technician preferred.
Thorough knowledge of ICD-9-CM coding and medical terminology preferred.
RHIT (Registered Health Information Technologist) certification preferred; Maybe required for specific assignments
Advanced/intermediate computer and computer systems skills
Ability to effectively communicate with clerical and management personnel within the work site
Ability to design and prepare health information reports as requested or needed
Successful completion of Maxim Screening Tests with a score of 80% or greater.
Current physical exam, if required by state or contract regulations.
Current TB test or chest x-ray if required via contract or are in contact with patients directly or indirectly.
Must meet Maxim's pre-employment screening requirements.
Maxim employees are our greatest asset. We offer the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401k Program
Competitive Pay
Flexible Scheduling
Direct Deposit
Positive Work Environment and Internal Bonuses
Travel Benefits (as applicable)
24 hour on- call service
Since 1988, Maxim Healthcare Services has become one of the largest employers of clinicians in the nation. At Maxim Staffing Solutions, a division of Maxim Healthcare Services, we're known for our quality of patient care, commitment to employee development and emphasis on customer service. Maxim knows that you deserve great benefits, flexible scheduling and rewarding assignments, so our Healthcare Recruiters will match your skills, experience and schedule in order to find you the best assignments in top medical facilities. Maxim Recruiters are always available to provide you with the assistance you need to get your job done, so call us today; Maxim has a solution for you.
EOE/AAE
For more information about our job opportunities, please visit our website. http://www.maximstaffing.com
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Phone: 206-729-7315
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